Grohe
By combining shower head and body spray functionality, Freehander offers 18 spray combinations
Hansgrohe
The Pharo Prestige Panel SL, a pre-plumbed, wall-hanging shower panel, has a 55-inch hand-shower hose built into its aluminum body.
Estimating Systems
Users of Pulsar estimating software now can pull reports that highlight specific information, such as cost of materials only, total cost of labor (with or without materials) or an hourly labor cost breakout.
San Diego Infill Booms
The lack of close-in, developable land in San Diego has spawned a downtown infill building boom that has slowly gained momentum the past few years.
Training Better Builders
Are You Disciplined Enough?
Big, tall and in control, John Matthews dominates his job site in Cloverdale, Calif., where he builds three- and four-bedroom detached homes 90 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Site-Specific Weather on Your Phone
Paul Douglas, weatherman at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, is marketing a new application for cell phones that provides weather conditions and forecasts, along with Doppler radar images, for any specific site, including job sites.
Weather Shield
ProShield ProTilt double-hung windows combine wood interiors with vinyl exteriors designed to be maintenance-free. Sash tilt in for cleaning or removal.
Broan-NuTone
GuardianPlus whole-house HEPA air systems cleanse indoor air, eliminating a variety of allergens.
